And in Other News 04/08/08…

“Samurai Attacker’s Lonely Heart Plea“
Wayne Bates, who is serving 11 years in prison after threatening people on a street, waving a hunting knife around, and then taking a man hostage with a Samurai sword, wants to be your friend. Run.

“Prosecuters Release Video of Suspects in ‘Black Widow’ Case“
A note to ruthless murderers: When left alone in a police interrogation room, do not blame each other for getting caught. That kind of thing tends to end up being used against you.

“Fort Worth Police Officer Arrested“
Clinton Wyatt, a Fort Worth, TX police officer, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested because he was found past out in the driver’s seat of his cop car. While sitting at a red light with the engine running. Oops.